UK University - University of York

Name: Univeristy of York
Location: Heslington                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  City: York
Distance from London by train: 2hrs

• York University was founded in 1963 and is rated a top ten UK university in only 45 years.
• There are currently 11,000 full-time students with 2100 International students from more than 100 countries, almost 20% of the total student population.
• The University has over 30 departments and centres covering a wide range of subjects in arts, social science and science & technology.
• There are extensive international connections providing opportunities for students to internationalise their student experience.

• Our results are consistently good: in the last cycle of teaching quality assessment, York had the highest average score in the UK.
• York scores highly in a closely-ranked top 20 when students are surveyed about their learning experience.
• Dedicated to creating an environment which allows our students to connect with and learn from some of the most influential people in their field.
• Significant investment in high-quality teaching and learning facilities ensures our students maximise their full potential.
• Ranked 6^th in the UK for research excellence out of 120 universities.
• Academic staff members are internationally renowned for their research, winning awards, fellowships and other outstanding achievements.

• On the social side, York combines the advantages of a university large enough to provide a vibrant social and cultural environment, yet it remains small enough to be welcoming and friendly to its students.
• The campus is quick and easy to move around, especially with the extensive network of footpaths and cycle routes. There are also fast and frequent bus services into the city.
• The colleges provide a supportive environment where it is easy to make life-long friends and settle in quickly to your new environment.
•  Diverse array of cafés, coffee and bar outlets on campus that provide good value meals, snacks and international cuisine
•  Campus shops and facilities include a supermarket, bookshops, cash points, travel agency, health centre, nursery and cinema
•  Numerous clubs and societies available to all
• International students are guaranteed University accommodation for the duration of their course
• The majority of accommodation is located on campus and there is a choice of fully furnished and centrally heated rooms.
• The University mixes all students and nationalities within the collegiate system
• En-suite, family and single sex accommodation is available